relieved

adjective

re·​lieved ri-ˈlēvd 

: experiencing or showing relief especially from anxiety or pent-up emotions

relievedly

ri-ˈlē-vəd-lē 

adverb

Examples of relieved in a Sentence

I was relieved to hear that you're feeling better.

He was greeted at the door by his much relieved mother.

Recent Examples on the Web

Most employees would feel relieved. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026

His relieved celebration told a story (click the link above). — Phil Hay, New York Times, 1 June 2026

We are relieved and grateful for the judge's ruling that Mia serve consecutive prison sentences, one sentence for each victim. — Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2026

The combination of cool weather and a crack in the tank that relieved pressure led to the best-possible outcome, with all residents now able to return to their homes. — The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 27 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for relieved

• disbelieved
• interleaved
• misconceived
• preconceived
• undeceived
• unperceived
• unrelieved
• achieved
• aggrieved
• believed
• bereaved
• conceived